Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata is here just in time for your Valentine! Garlic butter shrimp wrapped in a rustic, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with a hint of lemon, capers, and spinach!
Guests will swear there's a secret chef in your kitchen! This dish is quick and easy, ready on the table in less than 15 minutes, and you'll even impress yourself!
Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata
Garlic. Butter. Yes, that's where the magic starts. Much like the Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp recipe you all are STILL raving about, I wanted to create something special for your Valentine's Day—or any ordinary day you want to treat yourself or a loved one. THIS IS IT. The recipe of your dreams!
Taking Piccata to an entirely new level!
What can you serve this Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata with?
- We prefer ours served over rice that has been simmered with onions and garlic for extra flavor. Mm-mm-mm.
- Also wonderful over pasta tossed with olive oil, salt, and garlic. Plus a little extra Parmesan never hurt anyone.
- Garlic bread: soaking up the creamy sauce with a warm piece of bread. Pure heaven.
What wine goes well with this?
I choose a white wine to accompany this. A light Chardonnay or Pinot Gris pairs beautifully. For a sweeter option, go with a Riesling or a Sparkling Moscato.
Karina’s tips
- You can use shrimp with tails on or off. We kept ours on for visual impact as they photograph better.
- Try to find fresh wild-caught shrimp. Frozen shrimp is good too, but fresh always has better flavor.
- If you don’t want to use salted butter, use unsalted and season shrimp to your taste.
- Feel free to use reduced-fat cream (or light cream), half and half, or heavy/thickened cream. You can also use evaporated milk as a low-calorie substitute.
- If you don’t like capers, leave them out entirely. The sauce is delicious either way.
If you LOVE this Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata recipe, try this Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata OR this Creamy Salmon Piccata!
Easy Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata Recipe!
Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata
Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata is the recipe of your dreams! Garlic butter shrimp coated in a rustic creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with a hint of lemon, capers, and spinach! Guests will swear there's a secret chef in your kitchen! Quick and easy to make, ready on the table in less than 15 minutes!
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 427 kcal
Author: Karina
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small brown shallot
- 1/2 cup dry white wine*
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream**
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon of water)
- 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, adjust to your tastes
- 4 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers
- Lemon slices, to serve
- Fresh chopped parsley (extra), to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add in the garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Add in the shrimp and fry two minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Fry the onion in the butter remaining in the skillet. Pour in the white wine (if using), and allow to reduce to half, while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese and allow sauce to gently simmer for a further minute or so until the cheese melts through the sauce. (For a thicker sauce, add the milk/cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.)
- Add the shrimp back into the pan along with the lemon juice, capers and parsley; stir through. Take off the heat and serve immediately with lemon slices and extra parsley to garnish (if desired).
- Serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Recipe Notes
*Use a good quality dry white wine such as a pinot griot or chardonnay.
White wine can also be substituted for chicken broth or left out completely. The flavour in the sauce will be altered.
**I use reduced fat cream (or light cream) for this recipe. Substitute with half and half if you wish, being careful not to bring the sauce to a boil or it may curdle. You can also use evaporated milk as a low calorie substitution.
Heavy or thickened cream may also be used and will not require thickening with cornstarch. Allow cream to reduce in a gentle simmer until thickened to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Indulgent Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 422mg 141%
Sodium 1351mg 56%
Potassium 360mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin A 78.5%
Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 40.3%
Iron 20.4%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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